resume

education

2023 – 2028

Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design

New York School of Interior Design

2019 – 2023

Bachelor of Arts in Classics, Minor in Creative Writing

Cornell University

Concentration: Classical Civilizations / Roman Architecture

experience

Sep 2025 – Present

Graduate Assistant

New York School of Interior DesignNew York, NY

  • Support student research by locating, organizing, and procuring academic resources.
  • Assist with archival work, cataloguing, and storage of materials from the NYSID archives.
  • Support general library operations and research workflows.
Jun 2024 – Sep 2025

Assistant

Merve Kosematoglu InteriorsRemote, Türkiye

  • Assisted with concept development, administrative coordination, and design trend research for client projects.
  • Created mood boards, presentations, floor plans, and CAD drawings.
  • Supported multiple project phases from early concept to design documentation.
Sep – Oct 2024

Seasonal Showroom Assistant

The Aubrey CompanyNew York, NY

  • Oversaw showroom organization, maintenance, and merchandising support.
  • Assisted with Épice Paris booth merchandising, design, and sales at the Designers & Agents Trade Show.
Feb 2023 – Nov 2024

Staff Writer

WORLDWIDE MagazineNew York, NY

  • Curated and maintained a rotating wine program, assisting with selection, pricing, and menu organization.
  • Assisted with inventory control, supplier coordination, and seasonal program updates.
Jan – Apr 2024

Literary Intern

Zeitgeist AgencyRemote, NY

  • Represented the agency at the London Book Fair within the International Rights Centre.
  • Participated in sales pitches for the agency catalog.
  • Reviewed unpublished manuscripts and provided initial content and structural edits.
Sep 2022 – May 2023

Columnist

The Cornell Daily SunIthaca, NY

  • Wrote a bi-weekly column for the Arts & Culture section.
  • Authored a featured article addressing the Türkiye earthquake and performative activism on campus.
Jan – May 2022

Digital Archiving Intern

American Academy in RomeRome, Italy

  • Optimized digital catalog systems to integrate legacy catalogs and new acquisitions.
  • Digitally archived ancient artifacts, including Greek vases, fragments, and coins.
  • Cross-checked physical object placement with digital artifact records.

activities & awards

Sep 2025 – Present

First Year Representative

Graduate Student AssociationNew York School of Interior Design

  • Acts as a student advocate representing MFA-1 students, promotes NYSID values, and encourages engagement in academic and professional opportunities.
May – Jun 2026

Selected Recipient

Anne K. Duffy Travel PrizeTokyo, Japan

  • Awarded a competitive travel grant to pursue independent study in Japan.
  • Funded research studying earthquake-resilient interiors, with emphasis on material selection, detailing, and spatial planning informed by Japanese design culture.

skills & languages

design

AutoCAD · Sketchup · Rhino · DepthmapX · Adobe Creative Cloud · Photoshop · InDesign

editorial

Copyediting · Proofreading · Line editing · Style guide adherence · Clarity and tone refinement · Content restructuring · Microsoft Office Suite · Excel

languages

Turkish (Native) · French (DELF B2) · Mandarin Chinese (Limited Working Proficiency) · Ancient Greek (Professional Working Fluency)

interests

Film Photography · Foreign Literature · Travel Journaling · Antique Bazaars · Ballet · Hiking · Cooking · Distance Running